North Parade Kiosk food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
North Parade Kiosk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: North Parade Kiosk was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ice Cream Kiosk, Promenade, Southwold, IP18 6LP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts North Parade Kiosk among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ← North Parade Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At North Parade Kiosk none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about North Parade Kiosk
What is North Parade Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
North Parade Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 June 2026.
Is North Parade Kiosk safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Parade Kiosk last inspected?
North Parade Kiosk was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at North Parade Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Parade Kiosk compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and North Parade Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects North Parade Kiosk and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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North Parade Kiosk is one of 88 rated food businesses in Southwold. See every hygiene rating in Southwold →
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